Family Farmland In Indiana & Illinois

Let’s Talk About the Family Farm

Whether it’s hundreds of acres or a small parcel, we are the trusted land brokers for farm real estate, cropland and wooded property in Indiana & Illinois. We offer specialized help to families, heirs, trustees and siblings who have inherited land & are relied upon by trust attorneys, wealth managers and more.

Helping Families with Farm Estate Transfer

We offer specialized help to farm families who are struggling with the decision about their parents’ (or grandparents’) farm. lt is common for heirs to have varied opinions and goals and many of our most satisfied clients consulted with us prior to the successful sale of the family farm.

Consultation

Whether we meet at the kitchen table, the family farm or at our office we understand how challenging these often once-in-a-lifetime decisions about the farm can be. Since 1977 we’ve listened and advised family members, heirs and trustees on decisions related to sale, transfer, timing and options. Taking the time to sit down with an experienced broker helps improve the outcome for everyone involved.

Listen & Advise

From financial, legal to emotional aspects of the decision, we help identify and understand what is important to each family member, heir and trustee. Helping & guiding you with a solid plan to move forward that takes all opinions & viewpoints into consideration. The end result is a win-win for all involved.

Improve the Outcome

Our most satisfied clients will attest that when we sit down and have a conversation we’ve been able improve the outcome, as long as the family is willing to try. This process can take time, but having a conversation is a certain path forward to making the best of the situation.

Often we are asked to meet with a farm family to discuss the many issues and opinions related to selling the family farm. lt can be a challenge to bring the important factors out and help the members sort out a solution that makes personal and financial sense for all. It’s a great time for selling family farmland in Indiana and there are many buyers with very few farms for sale. We have provided this service many times and always welcome the opportunity to help in this sensitive area.

“Helped make selling the family farm much easier.”

Ed & Johnny helped make these challenging decisions much easier and the entire process was very smooth.

Wetli Family194 Acres

“We highly recommend Geswein Farm & Land.“

Their knowledge of real estate & perhaps equally importantly, their sensitivity to people’s memories and experiences make them an outstanding listing agent. They are most knowledgeable farm and land real estate brokers I have ever worked with and ALWAYS available to answer questions and offer help.

Benson Family144 Acres

Many of our most satisfied clients were families and siblings who started by getting advice on their decision to sell the family farm. Whether it’s advice on farmland capital gains, farm transfer and estate planning or putting farmland in a trust, our goal is to create a win-win when you ask yourself how to sell the family farm.